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R37 POE

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,680 mi
Last recorded65,680 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 POE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2025 65,680 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 65,567 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 65,382 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 65,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 64,569 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,203 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,085 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,506 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,659 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 56,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 53,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 46,946 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 46,863 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 42,674 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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R37 POE is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R37 POE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R37 POE registered?

R37 POE is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R37 POE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 POE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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